Blackland Triathlon and Blackland Youth Tri 2027
- Date
- Monday, September 6, 2027
- Location
- Plano, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $40 on Jan 1, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackland Triathlon Training Program | TriathlonPool swim | Sep 6, 2027 | $295 | – |
| Adaptive Sprint Triathlon | Sprint TriathlonSwim 300 m · Bike 13.5 mi · Run 3.1 miPool swim | Sep 6, 20276:45 AM | $70$85 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Adaptive Youth Triathlon | Kids TriathlonSwim 100 m · Bike 3 mi · Run 0.6 mi · Swim 200 m · Bike 6 mi · Run 1.2 miPool swim | Sep 6, 20276:45 AM | $45$60 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Aquabike | AquabikeSwim 300 m · Bike 13.5 miPool swim | Sep 6, 20276:45 AM | $60$75 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Aquathlon | AquathlonSwim 300 m · Run 3.1 miPool swim | Sep 6, 20276:45 AM | $45$55 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Duathlon | DuathlonRun 3.1 mi · Bike 13.5 mi · Run 3.1 mi | Sep 6, 20276:45 AM | $70$85 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Tri - Athena/Clydesdale | Sprint TriathlonPool swim | Sep 6, 20276:45 AM | $70$85 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon | Sprint TriathlonSwim 300 m · Bike 13.5 mi · Run 3.1 miPool swim | Sep 6, 20276:45 AM | $70$85 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Tri Relay | Sprint TriathlonSwim 300 m · Bike 13.5 mi · Run 3.1 miRelay or teamPool swim | Sep 6, 20276:45 AM | $150$170 after Jan 1, 2027 | 14 |
| Try a Tri Distance | Super Sprint TriathlonSwim 200 m · Bike 9 mi · Run 2 miPool swim | Sep 6, 20276:45 AM | $60$75 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Youth Splash & Dash - Junior | AquathlonSwim 100 m · Run 0.6 miPool swim | Sep 6, 20276:45 AM | $30$40 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Youth Splash & Dash - Senior | AquathlonSwim 200 m · Run 1.2 miPool swim | Sep 6, 20276:45 AM | $30$40 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Youth Triathlon - Junior | Kids TriathlonSwim 100 m · Bike 3 mi · Run 0.6 miPool swim | Sep 6, 20276:45 AM | $45$60 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Youth Triathlon - Senior | Kids TriathlonSwim 200 m · Bike 6 mi · Run 1.2 miPool swim | Sep 6, 20276:45 AM | $45$60 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Aquathlon fee goes up to $40 on Jan 1, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Blackland Triathlon Training Program: $295 until Jul 6.
- Adaptive Sprint Triathlon: $70 until Jan 1, then $85 until Jun 1, then $95 until Aug 23, then $105 until Sep 4, then $115 until Sep 5.
- Adaptive Youth Triathlon: $45 until Jan 1, then $60 until Jun 1, then $70 until Aug 23, then $75 until Sep 6.
- Sprint Aquabike: $60 until Jan 1, then $75 until Jun 1, then $85 until Aug 23, then $95 until Sep 4, then $100 until Sep 6.
Online registration closes Sep 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:03 AM, and the Adaptive Sprint Triathlon starts at 6:45 AM. The start sits about 590 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Oak Point Recreation Center, Plano, TX 75074
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (2 years)Sprint Triathlon
Youth Triathlon - Junior
Youth Triathlon - Senior
Aggregated from official results (RunFAR Racing Services, Inc.) for Blackland Triathlon and Blackland Youth Tri. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Blackland Triathlon and Blackland Youth Tri?
At the 2026 Sprint Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:16:58 or better, the top quarter in 1:25:54, and half the field in 1:37:40; the last tenth came in after 2:05:00.
At the 2026 Youth Triathlon - Junior, the fastest tenth finished in 22:55 or better, the top quarter in 25:32, and half the field in 28:39; the last tenth came in after 36:41.
At the 2026 Youth Triathlon - Senior, the fastest tenth finished in 35:23 or better, the top quarter in 39:31, and half the field in 44:09; the last tenth came in after 55:31.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 1:50:16 | 1:11:00 |
| 20-29 | 1:26:35 | 1:13:51 |
| 30-39 | 1:25:36 | 1:14:04 |
| 40-49 | 1:30:35 | 1:13:27 |
| 50-59 | 1:30:13 | 1:13:02 |
| 60-69 | 1:53:07 | 1:17:07 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Swim, bike and run splits at Blackland Triathlon and Blackland Youth Tri
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | 2:22 | 2:54 | 3:33 | 4:25+ |
| T2 | 1:19 | 1:49 | 2:20 | 3:10+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
At the 2026 Youth Triathlon - Junior, the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 2:43 to the top quarter there, 63% of the gap across the three legs.
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 2:04 | 2:24 | 3:04 | 3:38+ |
| T1 | 2:09 | 2:34 | 3:12 | 3:51+ |
| Bike | 12:40 | 13:34 | 15:10 | 17:34+ |
| T2 | 0:58 | 1:06 | 1:21 | 1:36+ |
| Run | 4:33 | 5:00 | 5:37 | 6:32+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
Finishers by year
Up 15 percent since 2025.
All events combined, from official results.
Blackland Triathlon and Blackland Youth Tri Sprint Triathlon year by year
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 252 to 297 finishers, and the median time rose from 1:28:24 to 1:37:40.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 297 (+18%) | 1:37:40 | under 1:16:58 | 1:01:04 |
| 2025 | 252 | 1:28:24 | under 1:13:02 | 54:07 |
From each year's official results for the Sprint Triathlon; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around September 6 the day usually runs from 72°F at dawn to 91°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 66°F and hot years reach 100°F.
Based on 65 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Oak Point Recreation Center, Plano, TX 75074Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 590 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Kids Triathlon, Super Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon
- Editions
- 2027 (Sep 6, 2027), 2026 (Sep 7, 2026), 2025 (Sep 1, 2025), 2024 (Sep 2, 2024), 2023 (Sep 4, 2023), 2022 (Sep 5, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Blackland Triathlon and Blackland Youth Tri?
- Monday, September 6, 2027.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Jan 1, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Sep 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances are offered?
- Kids Triathlon, Super Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 297 athletes finished the Sprint Triathlon; the median finish was 1:37:40 and the winner finished in 1:01:04.
- Where does it start?
- Oak Point Recreation Center, Plano, TX 75074.
From the organizers
BLACKLAND TRIATHLON & BLACKLAND YOUTH TRIATHLON: A LABOR DAY TRADITION!
FOR FULL RACE DETAILS, VISIT THE WEBSITE at BLACKLANDTRIATHLON.COM
Get ready for a family-friendly, fun race day! The event has something for everyone: Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Splash & Dash, Try a Tri plus a Youth Triathlon and Splash & Dash – ending with a Labor Day picnic 🍉🥪
All at Oak Point Recreation Center in Plano, TX